Her Gilded Revenge For Stolen Fate novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35

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“Aunt Daphne is pregnant? That’s incredible.” Matthew’s joy was immediate and intense. Having a prince for a cousin would surely make others treat him with respect again.

He flushed with excitement and turned toward Celia, eager to share the moment. But his eyes caught Vivian’s instead, and the words died an his lips.

His own harsh words came rushing back, filling him with a deep, stinging shame. His cheeks burned.

He’d dismissed Vivian as a troublemaker spreading lies, yet she was the one who had saved both Daphne and the baby.

“If you knew about this in your dream, why didn’t you say anything earlier?” Matthew snapped, his eyes wild and his voice rough. “Were you just setting me up to look stupid?”

His face, usually so calm and handsome, was twisted with rage. The anger radiating from him was so intense that it even caught the eye of the royal attendant.

Just when Matthew was about to make a scene, Quentin cleared his throat sharply.

The sound cut through the tension, snapping Matthew out of his anger. He bit back his words and stubbornly looked away.

Flora was seething on the inside, but her face remained perfectly calm. She gently took Vivian’s hand, and together they turned to thank the attendant.

“These are for you from Consort Daphne,” Flora told Vivian warmly. “I’ll have someone take them up to your room.”

Celia stood nearby, offering a small and perfectly polite smile that looked every bit like sincere delight for Vivian.

Only Sylvia could see the storm raging within her, a bitter sense of injustice and frustration. Celia had spent years patiently earning Daphne’s favor, working for every bit of recognition she received.

Now, in one cruel twist, Flora was pregnant despite all expectations, while Vivian, the supposed outsider, was receiving all the praise.

‘How could Celia ever accept this?‘ Sylvia wondered.

The moment the royal attendant was out of earshot, Matthew’s calm facade cracked. He sneered, “What, you think just because Mother took you in and you’ve been sucking up to Consort Daphne, that changes anything?

“Let’s get one thing straight. You’ll always be the pathetic outsider. No trick, no favor, is ever going to change that. Sooner or later, everyone ends up exactly where they belong.”

Vivian tilted her head, a flicker of amusement in her eyes. “Is that really what you think, Matt?”

Matthew just scoffed in reply.

Celia’s heart skipped a beat. ‘Why did she say that?’ The thought sent a spike of worry through her. ‘Could she actually know something? No, that’s impossible. We were just babies.

Celia had only managed to steal Vivian’s Fortune because of her Cuckoo Child nature. That same power had even molded her appearance to match Flora’s, complete with the red birthmark on her palm.

‘If Flora, of all people, has never suspected anything, how could Vivian possibly know? It has to be a coincidence, Celia insisted to herself. “There’s no other explanation…

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The flicker of panic across Celia’s face gave Vivian a deep, rare satisfaction. In her previous life, Celia had bled her dry. But now everything was different. She was the one in control. Her real revenge was only just beginning.

“Two rewards from the royal family in a single month? Vivian’s such a lucky girl. Flora, I almost envy you,” Dorothy said, and she meant every word.

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For years, Vivian had been all but invisible at Aurea Manor. Yet Flora had seen her potential and claimed her as a daughter despite all the opposition.

Now, Vivian, the girl everyone used to overlook, was outshining even Celia. Dorothy sometimes wondered if Sylvia, who had let such an exceptional daughter slip away, ever sat alone, eaten up by regret.

“She’s kind. That’s why good things keep finding her,” Flora replied, her voice warm with happiness.

It was more than just the things Vivian had done, like saving Simon or helping Daphne. Flora felt a deeper connection to her, a natural pull she couldn’t explain.

She had always been drawn to Vivian, feeling a need to protect her that went beyond reason. It was pure instinct, not something she’d chosen. Now, it just felt right, as if they had always been meant to be mother and daughter.

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After everything was settled, Flora instructed the servants to bring the boxes to Vivian’s room. They weren’t just filled with fine silks and precious jewelry. There were plenty of books, too.

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One of the servants stepped forward, tripped, and stumbled. The Manual of Agriculture flew from his hands and clattered to the ground.

Celia, who had been about to leave, turned at the noise. Her eyes were fixed on the slender booklet. A single, urgent thought snapped into place: she had to have that book.

She turned back, picked up the book, brushed off the dust, and offered a charming smile. “This looks interesting. Mind if I borrow it for a few days? I’ll give it right back.”

“No,” Vivian said, plucking the book

Celia’s smile stiffened, her knuck rom her hands

without a moment’s hesitation.

Celia’s smile stiffened, her knuckles turning white.

“Have you lost your mind, Vivian?” Matthew cut in, unable to stand seeing Celia upset. “What do you even want with an agriculture manual? You don’t read. You probably wouldn’t understand a word of it.”

“Let’s get one thing straight,” Vivian replied, her voice cool and level. “Whether I understand it or not, this was a gift from Consort Daphne. I’ll keep it. Celia’s curiosity doesn’t give her the right to take what’s mine.”

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Celia’s eyes stung with frustrated tears. ‘I only want to borrow it, not steal it. Why’s Vivian making her out to be a villain?”

“Who even wants your stupid book

Matthew sneered. If there were only the three of them, he would have torn the thing apart on the spot. In his eyes, if Celia couldn’t have it, then Vivian shouldn’t get to keep it, either.

“Hope that’s true,” Vivian shot back, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

“Host, why does Celia want this useless book?” the System asked, genuinely confused.

“It’s not useless at all,” Vivian replied calmly. “The tricks inside could help Celia win over another powerful ally. No wonder she’s desperate.”

“Which ally?” the System pressed.

Without hesitation, Vivian answered, “The Queen Mother.”

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The Festival of Fortune was approaching. With memories from her previous life. Vivian knew that on that day, Celia would steal the spotlight, becoming the royal family’s new darling.

Everyone believed this because Celia was the one who had made the legendary Silvermoon Twinbloom bloom again.

That flower had last opened a century ago, when the kingdom’s first king founded the realm. The Queen Mother had yearned to see it blossom for years, and even after a bud finally appeared, it remained stubbornly closed.

Then, on the day of the festival, Celia approached it. The moment she drew near, the twin blossoms slowly unfurled. They were stunningly beautiful, and their sweet fragrance filled the entire hall.

The noble ladies were stunned. No one had expected Celia to have such incredible luck. They even wondered if the legendary flower had truly bloomed for her alone..

Back then, Vivian had believed it as well. She was convinced Celia was special, touched by a fate that delivered this miracle solely to her.

What Vivian didn’t realize was that there was no miracle at all. The entire event was a setup, orchestrated by Celia herself from the very beginning.

Her method was simple. She had learned the trick from the Manual of Agriculture.